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R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper)

R50: 2001 – 2006 Cooper

1st Gen | R52 Convertible Faults & Fixes R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper)

Nissan Doubles Warranty on CVTs Due to Mechanical Failures

Ah the CVT. The answer to all of our problems. Its step-less shifting was to be both good for performance and economy while giving you a wafting cloud like experience. That is...

Nov 18, 09Nov 18, 09
R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

MotoringFile’s R50/R53 Buyers Guide Updated

One of the most viewed parts of our sites has to be the R50/R53 buyers guide we launched back in 2008. And while we felt it was a good introduction to the...

Oct 15, 09Oct 14, 09
Ask MotoringFile R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

Ask MF: Best Roof Rack for an R50 MINI

This week’s Ask MF comes courtesy of Lisa: >I want to purchase a roof rack for my 2005 Mini Cooper.  Please point me in the right direction.  Should I buy Thule, Yakima,...

Aug 7, 09Aug 6, 09
Classic Mini | 1959 - 2000 JCW GP JCW WC50 MINI In the Press R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R55 Clubman | 2009 to 2014 R56 Two-Door Hardtop

Autoexpress Tests 12 Minis to Find the Best

Dare we say it Autoexpress has created a pretty interesting article. They’ve taken 12 of the best MINIs ever and tested them all. Worth a read for sure but there’s no definitive...

Jul 15, 09Jul 16, 09
Ask MotoringFile JCW R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper)

Ask MF: Anyone Have R50 JCW Info?

This week we’re cleaning out the in box a bit and getting to some Ask MF’s we’ve had in the queue for awhile. The first of the week was sent in by...

Jul 6, 09Jul 2, 09
1st Gen | R52 Convertible R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

Official R50/R53 License Plate PDC Retrofit

Let’s say you missed the boat on ordering park distance control or bought your R50/R52/R53 MINI without it used and suddenly realize it’s a must have. While it can be retro-fitted, it’s...

May 16, 09May 16, 09
R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

Automobile Magazine Names MINI as One of the Best 12 Used Cars (with help from MF)

Automobile Magazine has a great piece in this month’s magazine that details 12 of it’s favorite used car deals. But why is it great? Ok it may have something to do with...

Apr 20, 09Apr 20, 09
R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

Happy 7th Birthday MINI USA

Seven years ago on March 22nd 2002 the first MINI dealers in the US opened their doors. While this may be US specific I think the enthusiasm of that time translates well...

Mar 23, 09Mar 23, 09
Ask MotoringFile R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

Ask MF: The Best Place to Find Used MINIs

This week’s Ask MF comes from Demian: >I wanted to let you know that your website is a great one! I daily check for updates and info. In regards to used minis,...

Mar 16, 09Mar 11, 09
1st Gen | R52 Convertible Ask MotoringFile R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S) R55 Clubman | 2009 to 2014 R56 Two-Door Hardtop R57 Convertible R60 Countryman | 2010-2016

Ask MF: R53, R56, R60 – What Does it Mean?

We’re reposting this Ask MF originally from last year due to a number of similar questions we’ve gotten over the last few weeks. This week’s “Ask MotoringFile” comes from Dave M and...

Feb 23, 09Feb 19, 09
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